Israel Police

Activist's ban from Temple Mount shortened

Temple Mount activist Tom Nisani’s ban shortened by three months following policy change.

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Haredi rioter assaults female detective and attempts to flee

Haredi protester filmed grabbing a plainclothes policewoman and throwing her to the ground, injuring her.

Police brutality

Jerusalem Faction submits complaint

Following violent clashes during a Route 4 anti-conscription protest, a haredi legal fund filed complaints against police and vowed to continue demonstrations.

No license or helmet

Watch: Dramatic police chase in the Negev Desert

Police chase Bedouin teen after they caught him riding an ATV without a helmet. After catching him, he was found not to have a driver's license either.

Israel Dog Unit wows students in first responder exhibition

Students at Tzfat's Or Menachem School got a firsthand look at Israel's emergency response capabilities as search and rescue dogs, drones, police horses and rescue teams staged a large-scale demonstration amid the city's ongoing security challenges.

Jerusalem Faction threatens: 'We'll appeal to Supreme Court'

Jerusalem Faction leader gives full support to protesters, threatens to appeal to Supreme Court if police violence continues.

Arab infiltrator from Khan Yunis caught in Israel

Arab infiltrator from Khan Yunis arrested in Tamra after fleeing police.

Spontaneous protests block major highway

Jerusalem Faction protesters block Route 4 near Bnei Brak, causing congestion and clashing with police.

Dramatic footage:

Suspect attempts to breach checkpoint and is shot

A suspected car thief is shot after breaching a police roadblock, ramming into police cars, and attempting to run over officers.

Provocative signs welcome drivers to Israeli cities

Haredi extremists hang anti-police signs at entrance to Jerusalem, Ashdod, and Modiin Illit, as tensions between the haredi community and the police continue amid arrests of draft dodgers.

Three arrested on suspicion of igniting a brush fire

Police and Border Police arrest two adults and a minor on suspicion of causing a fire near a military base. Court extends detention of suspects until Wednesday.

Nationalist motive ruled out:

Murder of couple near Mishmar Ayalon solved

Indictment to be filed against an Arab minor on charges of the murder of Olga and Ruslan Prikhodko. A nationalist motive was ruled out, and the incident is considered criminal in nature.

Israel Dog Unit brings joy to special needs child in Samaria

The Israel Dog Unit fulfilled the dream of a child with special needs on Thursday in the Samaria region, at the request of the Kedumim Police Station.

Without a license:

Police chase ends in a vehicle overturning

Police in southern Israel chased a car driven by a 16-year-old without a driver’s license, but he lost control of the vehicle, which overturned on the side of the road.

Jerusalem: Three arrested in anti-government protests

Leftist protesters clash with police at Paris Square in Jerusalem, three detained for questioning.

Police sought detention, minor released by court

A minor was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of injuring and assaulting a police officer. At a court hearing it was shown that the youth was not involved in the incident, leading to his unconditional release.

I’billin resident indicted for allegedly joining Hamas

18-year-old I’billin resident indicted after joint Shin Bet and police investigation finds he allegedly planned a terror attack on a nearby Jewish community, sought to acquire weapons, and acted on behalf of Hamas.

Bat Yam resident suspected of espionage for Iran

Following a lengthy undercover Shin Bet and Israel Police investigation, a prosecutor's declaration was filed against an Israeli citizen in his 30s who was recruited by Iranian intelligence.

Demand to block warning lines for haredi draft evaders

A Tel Aviv council member has asked the Attorney General and the police commissioner to open an investigation and order the blocking of phone alert lines allegedly used to thwart arrests of haredi draft evaders.

Ben-Gvir:

'Victim of attack is a hero of Israel'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrived at the scene of the attack and declared the victim 'A hero of Israel' - but would not give any further details.

Burned cars and smashed windows:

Suspect who spread fear in Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan arrested

Police filed a prosecutor's statement against a Bnei Brak resident suspected of recently carrying out a series of vandalism and arson attacks across the city and in Ramat Gan.

Attempted stabbing in north:

Terrorist neutralized after trying to stab Border Police officer

Attempted stabbing attack at a police station in Kafr Yasif foiled: Border Police officer quickly subdues a 23-year-old terrorist who charged at him with a knife and tried to stab him.

Police explain withdrawal from Supreme Court Justice's home

In hours-long hearings at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court it emerged that a police patrol car in the area did not intervene in a riot at the private home of Justice Noam Sohlberg due to insufficient forces.

The Temple Mount fight for chairs

Jew ordered to keep away from Temple Mount after sitting on chair brought by Arabs, attempting to bring in his own chair.

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100 illegal infiltrators caught en-route

Police and Border Police officers arrested about 100 suspects near Tarqumiyah after foiling an attempted infiltration into Israel.

'Police Are Lying':

Uproar in Constitution Committee meeting

MK Simcha Rotman announced an abrupt recess after accusing police representatives of concealing gaps in handling incitement cases and of issuing a false report about the illness-related absence of Superintendent Udi Ronen.

Two weeks on the run:

Suspect arrested in shocking dog abuse case

Judea and Samaria District police officers arrested a 16-year-old youth from Ma'ale Adumim on suspicion of cruelly abusing an animal.

Security guard arrested after throwing stones at protest

Police opened an investigation after footage showed several people on the roof of a Jerusalem hotel throwing stones at haredi protesters on the nearby road.

Bodycam footage:

Police rescue soldier from haredi rioters

Police publish new footage showing the rescue of an IDF soldier who was surrounded by a hostile crowd at the haredi riot in Jerusalem.

Southern Israel:

Two found dead in burnt car, police investigating

Two victims found dead in vehicle with extreme burns. Police investigating what is believed to be criminal car explosion.

Riots in Beit Shemesh:

Haredim attempt to storm police station over draft arrest

Violent unrest in Beit Shemesh: Dozens of haredi protesters attempt to breach a police station following the arrest of a young man suspected of evading military service.

Jerusalem and Bnei Brak:

Three hours of chaos at simultaneous haredi protests

Haredi demonstrators blocked roads and clashed with police in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak during anti-draft protests.

After Arutz Sheva report

Ban against right-wing activist from Temple Mount revoked

Following the report and the Minister of National Security's appeal to the Police - the expulsion order from the Temple Mount issued to right-wing activist, Attorney Nili Nahouri, has been canceled.

Clashes near Susiya

Watch: Police point gun at hilltop youth

Residents near Susya accused police of brutality and unlawful seizures after clashes broke out during a vehicle confiscation operation.

After a year on the run

Watch: Officers surprise fugitive in bed

Yamam officers raided an apartment in Ramallah to arrest a suspected murderer who fled to Judea and Samaria a year ago and hid there under a false identity.

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Suspects in robbery of Wolt delivery driver arrested after chase

Officers from the Be’er Sheva police station located two residents of the Bedouin diaspora suspected in the robbery, launched a chase and arrested them after they attempted to flee on foot.

After legal battle: Nadia Matar’s handgun returned

The police returned the gun of the chairwoman of the Sovereignty Movement, which was taken after she protested against aid to Gaza.

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Dramatic rescue of an Israeli couple from a Palestinian village

An IDF soldier on leave and his partner accidentally entered the Palestinian village of a-Ram and were rescued by Binyamin police officers after their vehicle got stuck.

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Border Police storm criminal compound in Kfar Kanna

The officers carried out a targeted arrest of three suspects in Kfar Kanna. A handgun and a large quantity of ammunition were seized from the compound, along with significant amounts of drugs.

In front of his son:

Horrific murder in Bnei Brak synagogue

An apparently mentally unwell suspect stabbed a 50-year-old man in front of his son as he studied in a Bnei Brak synagogue. The suspect has been detained.

Police commissioner orders officers to detain draft dodgers

A new police directive orders officers to detain draft dodgers until Military Police arrive, drawing fierce criticism from Shas.

Burglary ring disguised as haredim caught

Jerusalem District police arrest ring of burglars, discovering jewelry, silver items - and religious clothing.

Police to pay thousands for unlawful search

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ordered the Israel Police to pay a Jerusalem couple NIS 10,000 after officers conducted an unlawful search and seriously violated their privacy.

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Policemen shocked to find 8 people in Kia Picanto

Jerusalem District Police Department officers stopped a Kia Picanto vehicle for inspection that appeared unusually loaded. The officers were surprised to discover eight passengers inside.

End To Skunk Trucks:

Knesset bans chemicals in police water cannons

The Knesset approved a law requiring the use of clean water only in water cannons and full documentation of every deployment.

Wrong-way relic

Police shocked by age of wrong-way driver

A driver who drove the wrong way on a highway in northern Israel was caught after colliding with another car and was found to have been born only shortly after the invention of the automobile.

Watch: Suspects throw Molotov cocktails at main highway

Footage shows two suspects approaching fence, and throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails at Route 60 in Gush Etzion.

Absurd:

Temple Mount to remain closed to Jews on Jerusalem Day?

Ministers and MKs demand police open Temple Mount to Jews on Jerusalem Day, 'Open the Mount and strengthen sovereignty - that is the proper response to the flood of Al-Aqsa incitement.'

Security cameras follow thief from home to gas station robbery

Police published footage from Nazareth Illit, showing a suspect leaving his home, walking to a gas station, and threatening the attendant with a knife while demanding: 'Give me 300-400 shekels.'

Hebron man arrested after theft of dozens of mezuzahs

Holon police investigators arrested a 25-year-old undocumented resident following an undercover investigation. He was found in possession of numerous mezuzahs that are suspected to have been torn from residents’ doorframes.

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Teen firebomb cell from Bethlehem caught

Three terrorists from Bethlehem rented scooters, rode them to a wall overlooking a main highway, and threw Molotov cocktails and rocks toward Israeli vehicles.

'Not Normal? Leave!':

Ben-Gvir clashes with residents in Jaffa

Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Jaffa today accompanied by senior Israel Police officials and was met with protest shouts from residents angered by high crime rates.

Student arrested with handgun in backpack

A special education student was arrested after arriving to school with a handgun and ammunition in Beit Oved.

Hundreds attempt to enter Meron without authorization

Worshippers who attempted to reach the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai were caught after a long walk along roads and through forests. They were put on buses and taken away from the area.

Police investigating

Watch: Shocking acts of looting at accident scene

Attorney demands investigation after suspects allegedly looted injured victims at a Jerusalem crash scene, as police reopen the case for review.

Jerusalem:

Three minors arrested for stone-throwing attack on buses

Border Police officers arrest three terrorists, residents of Issawiya, who threw stones at public transportation in Jerusalem, causing damage to buses.

Police solve 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar

The central unit of the Tel Aviv District solved the 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar and filed a prosecutor’s statement against three suspects from Bnei Brak.

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Tried to flee from the police and were arrested

As part of a large-scale operation against dangerous driving, Border Police and Central District police officers arrested five suspects who attempted to flee.

Police report:

Binyamin Regional Council is one of the safest in Israel

Data from the Israel Police indicate that the Binyamin Regional Council is among the safest areas in Israel, with a crime rate significantly lower than the national average.

Suspect arrested for assault on Jerusalem nun

A video showing a Jewish man knocking a French nun to the ground in Jerusalem has sparked an uproar and a series of condemnations across the Christian world.